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Forlorn- LE
by Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965)

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	Artist:	Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965) — 河野薫
	Title:	Forlorn- LE
	Series:
	Date of first edition?:	Not set
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Self
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Self
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Double Oban
	Format (this edition):	Double Oban
	DB artwork code:	36375
	Notes (first edition)?:
	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: Sunday, 28 May 2006 Title Forlorn life time edition, hand-signed Artist Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965 Signature "Kaoru Kawano" hand signed in pencil on the lower margin. Seal Artist's seal "Ka" on the image and on the back. Dated Ca. 1950s Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression excellent - very good Colors black and white Condition very good … light toning, slightly soiled and creased on the margins, ink stains on the margins, tape residues on the back. Edition Size 100 Numbered 6 / 100 Description "Kaketa Buttoh" (FORLORN). Semi-abstract depiction of a broken piece of a head of Buddha statue and a lotus leaf. Note A printed paper,"Self-printed, self-carved" and name, is attached on the back. Width Item 18.0 inches = 45.8 cm Height Item 23.6 inches = 60.0 cm
	Artist Bio:	Kaoru Kawano was a very popular artist for his distinctively styled depictions of figures, especially children. He uses the wood grain patterns to lender the textures and the mood to the works.